Happy National Women’s Day! Today is a day where we honor and celebrate the women in our community. I mean, that really should be everyday, but I digress. Here are a couple videos featuring some of my favorite Universal women! Granted, those Lollipop Girls from Easter Island aren’t around anymore, but you can still catch […]
Time lapse videos! You know those videos where the camera is usually still and everything else is moving really fast? Those are time lapse videos. I guess sometimes the camera can move slightly, but not too often. These videos are usually used to show the progress of something. Whether it be something being built, a […]
Each week (usually on a Monday), I will dig into my drawer of maps and share it with YOU! I’ve accumulated a nice little collection, so be sure to check back every Monday for a new! This week’s map, The Magic Kingdom’s 40th Anniversary! This map contains a very special bonus map! Check out the video […]
It was announced about a month ago that Terminator 2 3D would be closing forever. Replacing it would be a live action show based off of a “high-energy Universal franchise”. They have yet to announce what the replacement will actually be, but obviously rumors are swirling! The last day of operation for Terminator was […]
I know they started removing the tracks of Dragon Challenge almost immediately after it closed. I saw the photos where they were sawing metal apart and sparks were flying. I saw the photos of the tracks missing. But it feels so much different actually seeing it in person. I compare it to when they took […]
When it started to look like the storm was heading this way, Universal started taking precautions. Mostly removing props from Halloween Horror Nights’ scarezones. But when it started getting really serious and talk about the parks closing came up, the prepartions got turned up to high gear. Photo by Jacob Taylor Huston. Find him on […]
The gates were removed and staff was helping guests at this new quick service food option. Conveniently up against the wall and out of the way, Fresh Eats is serving up sandwiches and featuring Starbucks coffee. The last snack option they had in this area was smack dab in the middle of the rotunda. It […]
I started off as a vlogger/YouTuber. But somewhere along the way, I also became an Instagrammer. Much like on YouTube, I started with a personal Instagram account. Eventually I saw that theme park photos got more engagement than photos of my family and artwork, so I created a separate MCM IG account. I discovered […]
On a recent episode of our Sunday Seven at 7pm, we showed you 7 of our favorite character meet and greets at Universal Studios Florida. The earlier you arrive, the more characters you’ll encounter! Especially down Hollywood Blvd. What are some of your favorites? Let us know which ones we missed! Look for an Islands […]
This Friday will mark the 20th episode of 5 o’clock Friday Beer. We’ve decided that after the 21st episode, we will bring season 1 to a close. Have no fear, Magic City Maniacs! This just means that we will be taking a small break from new episodes through the summer. We intend to be back […]